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Paros

Paros is one of the most picturesque Greek islands for your wedding with its charming old towns of cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings. In addition, Paros has a nearby island called Antiparos, which is also touristic, where Great Hollywood stars such as Tom Hanks (who visits every year), Bruce Willis and Pierce Brosnan have a villa on the island. Because of its many convenient ferry connections, Paros makes a great base if you want to visit other islands in the Cyclades. If you are looking for an attractive nightlife scene, Paros offers a great variety of choices, as it offers many towns that feature a wide range of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The beaches on Paros are plentiful, ranging from the quiet and remote to the more crowded.

Rhodes

If you love history, you do not want to miss a visit to Rhodes. Best known for the famous Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, Rhodes is a popular European destination due to its geographical beauty and historical significance. Rhodes is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece because of its lush pine forests and countless number of brilliant flowers. Picturesque towns allow couples to relax while lively cities offer modern attractions and energetic nightlife. Rhodes has a multitude of charming churches and chapels that are ideal for a wedding location. The most famous wedding chapels is the small church above Lindos Bay, with a great view to the sea and the Acropolis and the amazing Springs of Kallithea also express a romantic venue for a wedding in Rhodes.

Skopelos

Over the last years, the island of Skopelos has developed ideal for a wedding destination because of the Hollywood movie Mamma Mia (2008) which was filmed there. The wedding setting of the film, the chapel of Agios Ioannis Kastri, is extremely popular because of its beautiful view and quaint beauty. In addition,

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